
New Jersey Moves to Ban Cellphones in Schools Statewide
New Jersey's Legislature has passed a bill to restrict student cellphone use in public schools, sending the measure to Governor Phil Murphy for his expected signature.
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New Jersey's Legislature has passed a bill to restrict student cellphone use in public schools, sending the measure to Governor Phil Murphy for his expected signature.

Orange County Public Schools is considering closing seven schools due to an 8,600-student drop in enrollment, a move that could save $10 million but faces strong community opposition.

Jefferson County Public Schools has identified 23 schools for potential closure or consolidation to address a massive $188 million budget deficit.

School districts across the U.S. are reporting a sharp decline in immigrant student enrollment, leading to significant budget cuts and staffing reductions.

Alabama's K-12 public schools have achieved a collective score of 87 on the state's annual report card, the highest rating since the system began in 2018.

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's latest report cards show 94% of school districts are meeting or exceeding state expectations.

Public schools in Arkansas, Tennessee, and Utah are now legally required to teach firearm safety lessons to students, some as young as five years old.

School closures in Santa Rosa are forcing music programs into makeshift spaces like cafeterias and libraries, creating significant challenges for teachers.

A new study finds public Montessori preschools lead to better reading, memory, and social skills in kindergarteners, while also costing school districts less.

Cleveland's school district has proposed a sweeping plan to close and merge 39 schools to address a major budget crisis driven by declining enrollment.

The Morrisville School District in Pennsylvania may be forced to shut down all schools by January 30 due to a four-month-long state budget impasse.

An Oregon school district is using voluntary, teacher-controlled classroom cameras to resolve misconduct allegations in minutes, bypassing a major state backlog.